Esther McDermott
Dentons
Articles
Let’s ditch the “A” in ADR
European Union, United Kingdom - November 23 2021 A combination of unusual events - Brexit, COVID-19 and the ensuing economic downturn - have set the scene for a potentially radical change in…
UK Construction sector initiatives focused on achieving net zero: some examples
United Kingdom - November 1 2021 The 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction reported that, globally, construction had generated 35% of energy-related CO2 emissions…
Akin Akinbode, Mark Macaulay, Kirsti Olson, Tracey Summerell, Paul Young
Q&A on challenges facing the UK construction industry in shifting to a net zero economy
European Union, United Kingdom - November 1 2021 As the UK shifts to a net zero economy, the UK Industry faces multiple challenges. We address the key issues and explain how we are helping our…
Akin Akinbode, Mark Macaulay, Kirsti Olson, Tracey Summerell, Paul Young
The "ESG" agenda (UK Construction focus)
United Kingdom - October 29 2021 The growing call for construction businesses to address environmental issues and reach net zero targets should not blind directors and managers to…
Akin Akinbode, Mark Macaulay, Kirsti Olson, Tracey Summerell, Paul Young
New Digital DR Rules (UK construction focus)
United Kingdom - September 24 2021 Smart contracting's commercial allure was bolstered by The Law Commission's consultation on smart legal contracts and…
